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R961 BLS

1998 Suzuki Supercarry

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,246 mi
Last recorded73,246 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2007
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Supercarry60,779 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR961 BLS
MakeSuzuki
ModelSupercarry
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2007 73,246 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 73,244 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 66,488 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 65,926 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

haet shield on front pipe corroded

o/s/f wheel arch corroded (filled in)

oil leak

slight play in steering rack idler

tyres have different speed rating

How Reliable is the Suzuki Supercarry?

Based on 3,661 MOT tests across 822 vehicles.

62.3%
Pass Rate
4,296
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
822
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 495
Brake pipe excessively corroded 478
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 268
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 246
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 196
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R961 BLS is a 1998 Suzuki Supercarry in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Suzuki Supercarry models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 60,779 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki Supercarry fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 495 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R961 BLS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Supercarry typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 28 years old, this Suzuki Supercarry is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R961 BLS?

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What year was R961 BLS registered?

R961 BLS is a 1998 Suzuki Supercarry, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R961 BLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R961 BLS shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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